Safe and Happy Places

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Today’s meditation was skipped.

Tarot by Kalan - Nine of CupsToday’s draw is the Nine of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of wallowing in one’s “feel good” feelings. It’s about contentment and taking pleasure in one’s good fortune, as well as feeling emotionally satiated. It can also be an indication of gluttony.

After having been on the road for the past four days, today’s card is a reminder that now that you’re home it’s time for a bit of grateful wallowing in that you have a safe and comfortable place that makes you happy to come home to.

Enjoy.

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 23rd: Your favorite gemstone and your tarot card.

This is not just my favorite kind of gemstone (labradorite), but also my absolute favorite individual stone. It’s my meditation stone, and is the perfect size and weight for resting on my solar plexus during meditation, which is what I use it for. It lives on my nightstand and when I do full meditation sessions I set it upon my solar plexus to help ground and settle my energies.

DECK USED:  THE TAROT BY KALAN

Daily Self Kindness

As the Nine of Cups in today’s card suggested, I took time today to wallow in just how happy being home makes me feel after having been away for a few days.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_5744Blue Skies

A promise that
spring comes
not with the
whisper
of sweet words
but with
the soft brush
of a lover’s fingertips
over skin
with each kiss
of breeze
upon the skin
and every trill
of birdsong
that sweeps
through senses

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The Creative Quill

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The Likely Tarot - Ace of SwordsToday’s draw is the Ace of Swords, which is traditionally a representation of the seed of new beginnings in the area of one’s intellect, education, ambitions, thoughts, and communication. This often translates into themes that have to do with new ideas and interests, new contacts or ways to communicate with others, or new interests or educational pursuits.

The feather in this card makes me think of a quill and brings my mind to the fact that I am eager to get back home to Gideon where we can then pick up our literary roleplay.

It’s difficult (often impossible) for me to do this activity with him when I’m on the road, and I’m eager to get back to it with him now that my enthusiasm is kindled.

Today’s card brings my mind to these pursuits and encourages being open to trying new things.

@lucet.in.aurora.tarot’s #lucetinauroraMaartTarotChallenge Prompt
Prompt for March 22nd: Flowers and a tarot card.

In the background of this image are flowers that I saw today on my journeys.

DECK USED:  THE LIKELY TAROT

Daily Self Kindness

I might have caught a few catnaps yesterday, but I made up for it today with one long nap after another, only waking long enough to navigate when needed or eat when we stopped.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_4012Hood Canal

I miss the crunch
of stone and sand
underfoot
at the water’s edge
as the tides
reveal pools
filled with
shells and crabs
while clouds
float
over high hills
and mountain peaks
in the distance
while scents
of fresh crisp air
fill my lungs
and clear away
the cobwebs of life

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Breathe In the Good

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Tarot of the Hidden Realm - Ten of CupsToday’s draw is the Ten of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of emotional fulfillment, harmonious relationships, and finding abundance on an emotional level that spills over to incorporate those around you.

Breathe in the good and exhale the bad. That is what the imagery in today’s card reminds me of, is that breath exercise used in pain management (and anxiety management as well) where you breathe in the good and exhale the bad.

It’s going to be a busy and chaotic day today, and today’s card is a reminder that you have much to be happy about, and the ability to keep things positive.  Just… breathe out the bad and focus instead on soaking in those things that make you happy instead.

DECK USED:  TAROT OF THE HIDDEN REALM

Daily Self Kindness

I took breaks where I was able today, even with everyone in a hurry to get here and there.  I ignored an asshole at lunch, and even took a nap in the car at one point.

Gideon’s Challenge

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IMG_3991The Sentinels

Safety comes
in the shadowed line
of those that
stand guard
to protect us
from that
which we don’t
want to know about
and in them
we intrust
our safety
as we go about
our lives
unhindered
and blissfully
ignorant

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